Weekend Patient Access Financial Specialist

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Financial Specialist to serve as the ED's first contact for patient registration and financial counseling. The role involves registering patients, educating about payment options, and coordinating with care teams to ensure accurate information and smooth throughput.

The position can flex between ED and inpatient units, with weekend daytime hours and a 0.4 FTE schedule, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of customer service experience is required.
• Previous computer and software experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in ED triage or at bedside during admission to ensure proper registration.
• Educate patients on payment options and programs such as Minnesota Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, and MNsure.
• Assist with registrations and financial counseling as needed between ED and inpatient units.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Access Financial Specialist position is the Emergency Department's first point of contact for patient registration. This position interfaces with patients, care team members, guests, law enforcement personnel, paramedical personnel, and third-party payers to ensure accurate and timely registration of patients who enter the Emergency Department (ED). This position manages a high percentage of unexpected and challenging patient cares using problem solving, conflict management, and respectful interactions.

Job Description

The Patient Access Financial Specialist position is the Emergency Department's first point of contact for patient registration. This position interfaces with patients, care team members, guests, law enforcement personnel, paramedical personnel, and third-party payers to ensure accurate and timely registration of patients who enter the Emergency Department (ED). This position manages a high percentage of unexpected and challenging patient cares using problem solving, conflict management, and respectful interactions.

The Patient Access Financial Specialist interviews patients in ED triage or at the bedside upon admission to obtain the information necessary to register the patient properly. This position also educates patients regarding payment options using guidelines and application procedures for programs such as Minnesota Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, and MNsure. This role may flex between the ED and the inpatient units to assist with registrations and financial counseling.

Work Schedule

• Weekend days, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Previous computer and software experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-high school degree or certificate.
• Healthcare customer service experience.
• Healthcare registration experience including insurance knowledge, healthcare revenue cycle, or electronic medical record experience (e.g., Epic).

Additional Information

This is a 0.4 FTE (32 hours per pay period) day shift weekend position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $23.18-$34.77 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401k with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program . We offer an onsite employee fitness center and an onsite employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company .

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